Paul Scholes may still have a Manchester United future despite Wayne Rooney criticism

COLD SHOULDER: Scholes was critical of Rooney and United's summer transfer business [GETTY]

Wayne Rooney suggested the former Old Trafford star had "upset a lot of people" at the club with various comments over the summer on a blog for bookmaker Paddypower.

Rooney was particularly unhappy during the World Cup at suggestions from his former team-mate that he may already be past his peak at the age of 28.

But the usually mild-mannered Scholes also let rip by questioning United's decision to spend a massive £30m on left-back Luke Shaw and even told executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward he had to improve in the transfer market this summer.

Scholes wrote on his blog: "Edward Woodward has an awful lot to prove this time that he's good enough at his job.

"He has to bring the players in that the new manager wants. It's obvious that last year he didn't manage to do that.

"If he doesn't, we are not going to get anywhere near the top."

“Edward Woodward has an awful lot to prove this time that he's good enough at his job”

Paul Scholes

Scholes was given a coaching role under temporary boss Ryan Giggs at the end of last season when David Moyes was sacked.

And with Van Gaal still putting the finishing touches to his new back-room team, there were fears that Scholes could be overlooked due to his recent outspoken views.

But StarSport understands that Woodward has spoken with the former England international and does not have any problems with the personal criticism.

And the executive vice-chairman is believed to be keen to find Scholes a role at Old Trafford alongside other members of the famous 'Class of 92' Nicky Butt and Phil Neville.